November’s lineup of tastings will focus on fine Blanco, Silver or Platinum Tequila’s. All selected were 100% Agave with no aging (therefore the clear or silver color). We will also have the tastings paired with authentic Spanish/Mexican dishes! Cannot wait to see everyone and to learn about these fine Tequila’s!
Tenampa Azul Tequila Silver
Clear with a nickel cast. Lush aromas of freshly tanned suede, saddle soap, olive skin, and dried cherries follow through on a supple, satiny entry to a dry medium-to-full body with layers of exotic peppercorns, dried herbs, and mineral oil. Finishes with a long, pepper and wet stone accented fade. A superb combination of gusto and complexity. Price Point: $19.99
El Tesoro de Don Felipe Platinum Tequila
Clear with a platinum cast. Layered, complex aromas of olive, cheese rind, herbs, and roasted pepper follow through on a rich, silky entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with fantastic depth and balance. Finishes with a very long, delicately spice dried tropical fruit, cherry, and pepper fade. A wonderful blanco that shines on its own and will transform cocktails. Price Point: $38.00
Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
Clear with a faint nickel cast. Cheese pastry, salty olive, and baked pepper aromas. A soft, lightly tannic entry leads to a dryish medium body of dried pineapple, roasted pepper, honey, roasted coconut, marinated olive and green peppercorns flavors. Finishes with slightly angular dried honey, copper ore, and dust fade. Price Point: $45.00
Don Julio Blanco Tequila
Clear. Pure stewed prune and baked pineapple agave aromas. A smooth and supple entry leads to an oily dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body of dried tropical fruits, roasted yellow pepper, and white pepper flavors. Finishes with a nice blend of subtle powdered sugar dusted dried pineapples and wet minerals. Classy and pure. Price Point: $45.00
Gran Centenario Plata Tequila
Clear with a faint silver amber cast. Oily suede, dried pineapple, and toasted nut aromas follow through on a buoyant, round entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with racy accents of fennel, baking spice, sandalwood, and tarragon, Finishes with a zippy, dried fruit and spice fade. A fun, invigorating blanco with a lot of flavor and style. Price Point: $50.00
